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PINKPANTHERESS: THINK PINK
After conquering TikTok, U.K. electro princess PINKPANTHERESS pounces onto the award circuit—and the mainstream pop charts PinkPantheress is on top of the world—specifically the world ... -
30 Years of JazzReach: Living The Legacy
Exposed to music at the highest level from an early age, with his grandfather serving as accompanist to cellist Gregor Piatigorski (and later the Dean ... -
The Legal Beat: RAPPER RBX’S CLASS ACTION AGAINST SPOTIFY
In late 2025, Rapper RBX, whose real name is Eric Dwayne Collins, filed a class action lawsuit in federal court in California against streaming giant ... -
FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: PROPS AND OPPS
PROPS There’s a lot in store for Sierra Madre Playhouse’s 2026 season, Small Stage, Big World, during which the intimate venue will showcase more than ... -
Mixed Notes January 2026: Nora Hatehi, Susannah Joffe, Queen Quail, and More
Naïka Drops Defiant New French-English Anthem “Matador” French-Haitian singer and global pop artist Naïka makes a striking return with “MATADOR,” a bold bilingual anthem that confronts patriarchal expectations and reclaims ... -
Song Biz, January 2026: What's Going On This Month?
SMP Renews Daecolm Daecolm renews (2016) global publishing with Sony Music Publishing, for existing and futures. With 420+ million streams for 2024’s “I Adore You,” ... -
Studio Mix January 2026: Leif Vollebekk, Dijon, Slash, and more!
ALOE BLACC REUNITES WITH FORMER ACTIVISION CEO ERIC HIRSHBERG ON “FOR REAL”Singer-songwriter Eric Hirshberg and GRAMMY-nominated soul artist Aloe Blacc have reunited for “For Real,” a powerful new single ... -
Assignments January 2026: Who Got Hired?
Nuno Rocha Head of Business DevelopmentONErpm ONErpm has appointed Nuno Rocha as Head of Business Development for Portugal, the Lusophone and Francophone African territories, and the MENA ... -
Tip Jar — The Cost of Culture: How Art and Entertainment Left the Common Man ...
A few weeks ago, I went to see Elvis Costello in concert—one of my longtime heroes, a songwriter once known for his sharp wit, his ... -
Live Review of Noeline Hofmann
Cat’s Cradle Carrboro, NC Contact: sydney.collett@tmwrk.netWeb: noelinehofmann.comPlayers: Noeline Hofmann, vocals, guitar; Alex Lyon, bass; Tyler Guenther, guitar; Cam Buie, keys; Nik Winnitowy, drums; Ciara Hager, ... -
Live Review of Tank & The Bangas
The Blue Note Los Angeles, CA Web: tankandthebangas.comPlayers: Tarriona “Tank” Ball, vocals; Norman Spence, keys, guitar; Robert Kellner, keys; Kenaniah Turner, bass; Deven Trusclair, drums; ... -
Live Review of Maria Corsaro
Chelsea Table & Stage New York, NY Contact: kati.neiheisel@gmail.comWeb: mariacorsaro.comPlayers: Maria Corsaro, vocals; Gregory Toroian, piano; Skip Ward, bass; Dave Silliman; drums; Mark Fineberg, sax, ... -
Live Review of Stephen Wilson Jr.
The Ryman Auditorium Nashville, TN Contact: joe@missingpiecegroup.comWeb: stephenwilsonjr.comPlayers: Stephen Wilson, Jr., vocals, guitar; Julian Dorio, drums; Scotty Murray, steel guitar; C. Miles Burger, bass guitar, ... -
Live Review of Leith Ross
Cat’s Cradle Carrboro, NC Contact: windjack@birthdaycakemedia.comWeb: leithross.comPlayers: Leith Ross, guitars, vocals; Keiran Placatka, keys; Soona Lee-Tolley, guitar; Zoe Sparks, bass; Vania Lee, drums It’s a strangely ... -
Live Review of Rico Nasty
Fonda Theatre Los Angeles, CA Contact: zoeh@grandstandhq.comWeb: riconastymusic.comPlayers: Rico Nasty, vocals; Miles Walker, DJ; Chancey, guitar Eighty percent of the best new rappers of the ... -
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New Music Critique: Leilani Kilgore
Contact: dave@longviewpcc.comWeb: leilanikilgore.comSeeking: Review, CoverageStyle: Rock, Blues Some artists feel powerful on record, others feel dangerous in the best way. Kilgore is by far a ... -
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New Music Critique: August Gladstone
Contact: asgladstone@gmail.comWeb: augustgladstone.comSeeking: Label, Booking, RepresentationStyle: Folk Influenced heavily by the ’60s and ’70s folk revival, August Gladstone’s melodies feel intentionally simple, allowing his lyricism ... -
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New Music Critique: SmartBlackKid
Contact: 4pjmusicgroup@protonmail.comWeb: smartblackkid.comSeeking: Film/TVStyle: Modern Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock According to his Bandcamp bio, SmartBlackKid released an astonishing 10 albums in a year between ... -
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New Music Critique: Syante
Contact: skg-1234@hotmail.comWeb: linktr.ee/syanteSeeking: Management, Label, Film/TVStyle: Alt Pop/Rock There is no issue of polish in Syante’s tracks; perhaps the only thing that's lacking is a ... -
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New Music Critique: Bei Bei
Contact: info@beibeizheng.comWeb: beibeizheng.comSeeking: Label, Booking, Sync, ManagementStyle: World Fusion, Chinese instrument, Organic Lo-Fi Electronic Bei Bei is, according to her online bio, “an internationally acclaimed ...
